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Manufacturer: ATEN Last updated: September 12, 2026
Aten CS1732B2 (2 Computers / DVI+USB / Desktop KVM Switch / $151.83) Review
The ATEN CS1732B2 is a 2-port DVI KVM switch with a 2-port USB peripheral hub and built-in console cabling, priced at $151.83.
It sits between the older VGA-based CS2312 and the newer USB-C CS1922 in ATEN's lineup, giving DVI-era desks a budget 2-port switch with a USB hub but without the audio support the VGA CS2312 carries.
A DVI Middle Ground
For desks with DVI-output machines that don't want to adapt down to VGA or up to USB-C, the CS1732B2 fills the gap with built-in cabling and a small USB peripheral hub at a low price.
No Audio, Lower Price
Dropping audio switching versus the CS2312 keeps the CS1732B2 roughly $130 cheaper, a reasonable trade for desks that don't route speakers through the KVM.
Comparison to Alternatives
Versus the ATEN CS2312 - VGA instead of DVI and adds audio switching, choose based on connector and whether audio matters. Versus the ATEN CS1922 already in this catalog - a newer USB-C 2-port switch for current laptops, a better fit for modern hardware. Versus the ATEN CS84U - 4 ports instead of 2, at a comparable price, worth it if two ports aren't enough.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Pushbutton and hotkey switching |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | DVI |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
In the box and price
| Price | 151.83 USD |
|---|
| Brand | ATEN |
|---|---|
| Model | CS1732B2 |
| Cabling | Built-in DVI/USB console cables |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating6 / 10
A solid budget DVI 2-port switch, best for desks that specifically need DVI and don't need audio.
Best for
- Two-PC DVI desks needing a small USB peripheral hub
- Budget office setups wanting built-in console cabling
- Buyers replacing an older 2-port DVI switch with an equivalent model
Not for
- Desks needing audio switching (see the ATEN CS2312)
- Modern USB-C laptops (see the ATEN CS1922)
- Setups needing more than 2 computers (see the ATEN CS84U)
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Aten CS1732B2 (2 Computers / DVI+USB / Desktop KVM Switch / $151.83)?
The Aten CS1732B2 (2 Computers / DVI+USB / Desktop KVM Switch / $151.83) is a KVM switch from ATEN. Key specs: Port Count 2 computers, Switching Method Pushbutton and hotkey switching, Video Standard DVI, Max Resolution 1920x1200, USB Hub Ports 2 (USB 2.0 peripheral hub).
Who is the Aten CS1732B2 (2 Computers / DVI+USB / Desktop KVM Switch / $151.83) best suited to?
It suits two-pc dvi desks needing a small usb peripheral hub, budget office setups wanting built-in console cabling, buyers replacing an older 2-port dvi switch with an equivalent model.
What are the drawbacks of the Aten CS1732B2 (2 Computers / DVI+USB / Desktop KVM Switch / $151.83)?
It is a poor fit for desks needing audio switching (see the aten cs2312), modern usb-c laptops (see the aten cs1922), setups needing more than 2 computers (see the aten cs84u).
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